…organic sector with organic sales for the first quarter of 2018 showing a better growth rate compared to 2017. Some organic commodities demonstrated sales growth of up to 21 percent….
Frozen Produce Just as Nutritious as Fresh
…Research conducted at the University of California Davis compared the nutritional value of several commodities to evaluate a difference between fresh and frozen. The study tested the difference between freezing…
Senate Bill Creates Group to Study Trucking Regulations
…perishable agricultural commodities” and to develop guidelines and recommendations for regulatory or legislative action to improve the transportation of those commodities. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Bill Sets Up Group To Study Trucking Regulations
…with identifying obstacles to the “safe, humane, and market-efficient transport of livestock, insects, and other perishable agricultural commodities” and developing guidelines and recommending regulatory or legislative action to improve the…
Agri View: Trade War Threat Continues
Everett Griner talks about the trade war in today’s Agri View. Everett takes a look at what commodities may be affected the most. He also lets us know what a…
USDA and FDA Announce Key Step to Advance Collaborative Efforts to Streamline Produce Safety Requirements for Farmers
…USDA. The USDA Harmonized GAP audit, in keeping with the Initiative’s goals, is applicable to all fresh produce commodities, all sizes of on-farm operations and all regions in the United…
Abnormal Weather Takes A Toll on California Olive Crop
The late winter freeze caused significant issues for several different commodities throughout the state and has been especially problematic for the California olive crop. The fluctuating temperatures have created substantial…
USDA Heavily Involved in Trade Talks
…led by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says the Foreign Ag Service, “was at Secretary Ross’ left elbow last week during the discussions specifically on commodities we…
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Southern China Trade Mission
…Mill Natural Foods, Inc., Milwaukie, Ore. 4. Black River Commodities LLC, Pocahontas, Ark. 5. Bridgepathway, Jericho, N.Y. 6. Commercial Lynks, Inc., Alexandria, Va. 7. Crescent Dairy and Beverages, LLC, Walterboro,…
Perdue Names Bruce Summers AMS Administrator
…grading, laboratory and quality verification programs. The agency also manages the USDA Market News Service, which provides free, unbiased price and sales information on farm commodities, and ensures fair trade…
Organic Produce Has Strong First Quarter
…commodities saw flat or declining sales volumes. Nielsen data indicates that over 80 percent of organic produce dollars is derived from UPC items such as packaged salads and berries. Conventional…
UCANR Releases New Report for Raspberry Production Costs
…Agriculture and Natural Resources’ (UCANR) Agricultural Issues Center and UC Cooperative Extension provide important information for growers contemplating new commodities to grow. The latest study, “Sample Costs to Produce and…
Secondary Impacts of Chinese Tariffs on Apples
The secondary impacts of the increased Chinese tariffs are causing concern for several different commodities that were not directly referenced in the collection of goods scheduled to receive higher Chinese…
Farmers for Free Trade Report Highlights Damage from Chinese Retaliation
…report shows that many American commodities will be hit hard, including U.S. wine, almonds, walnuts, pork, cherry, and several other commodities. The report also says certain states’ economies will be…